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Tango Jazz Quartet - “Tango Meets Jazz”, Wall2Wall Virtual Jazz Festival 2020, Abergavenny.

Commissioned by the Wall2Wall Jazz Festival & filmed in Argentina this stream charts the linked histories of tango & jazz and the music & history of the Tango Jazz Quartet, led by Gustavo Firmenich.

Tomorrow’s Headliners, Wall2Wall Virtual Jazz Festival 2020, Abergavenny.

A special showcase event featuring 5 rising stars, saxophonists Josh Heaton & Daniel Newberry, guitarist Alex Lockheart, vocalist Sarah Meek & trumpeter Thom Dalby playing with the Alex Goodyear Trio.

“Remembering Charlie Parker”, Wall2Wall Virtual Jazz Festival 2020, Abergavenny.

A Centenary Tribute to Charlie Parker from a sextet featuring saxophonists Ben Waghorn & Martha Skilton, trumpeter Jonny Bruce, pianist Dave Jones, bassist Ashley John Long & drummer Alex Goodyear.

“Remembering Peggy Lee”, Wall2Wall Virtual Jazz Festival 2020, Abergavenny.

Ian Mann enjoys this Centenary Tribute to Peggy Lee performed by vocalists Becki Biggins, Victoria Klewin and Debs Hancock and instrumentalists Guy Shotton, Nick Kacal and Alex Goodyear.

Steve Hamilton - The story behind “Between the Lines”.

Scottish pianist & composer Steve Hamilton recently released his debut solo album "Between the Lines", recorded during his recovery from the removal of a kidney following the discovery of a tumour.

Video Review - Patchwork Jazz Orchestra - “If I Were A Bell”, released 12/10/2020.

The latest video from Patchwork Jazz Orchestra combines witty and humorous animation with some terrific playing and arranging, but sends a very serious message to Boris Johnson and the UK Government.

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Jazz Mann News

EFG London Jazz Festival, 13th - 22nd November 2026, announces further names.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Among the most recent batch of names to be announced are Anoushka Shankar, Yazz Ahmed + Sarathy Korwar joining Asha Puthli. Press released attached.

Music Spoken Here, Worcester -  ‘Basses Loaded!’ series 2026/27.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Music Spoken Here will present a series of concerts featuring bands led by electric bassists as part of its 2026/27 season. Events take place at The Marr's Bar, Worcester.

Jazz in the West Midlands,  August 17th - 23rd 2026.

Monday, August 17, 2026

A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.

Jazz Gigs & Events

St. Kat’s Sessions Series at St. Katharine Docks, London.

Friday, July 17, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Chris Bowden & Dave Sear with Dave Cottle Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Zoe Gilby at Chesterfield Jazz Club, The Olde House, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

John Scofield Long Days Quartet at Union Chapel, Islington, London.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Jazz Jam with Julian Martin Trio at Luna’s Restaurant, Wellfield Road, Cardiff.

Thursday, August 20, 2026